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How to Become a Member
Membership is by application and is for anyone who shares our common love of boating,
has passed one of our public boating courses, either the Squadron Boating Course
or Boat Smart (or equivalent*), and who is interested in advancing the objectives of the
organization: the education of members, participation in civic programs, and the creation
of an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie among members.
 
Active members must be at least 18 years of age; there are no age considerations
for family members.
If you are interested in joining USPS, you will want to locate the squadron nearest you
and then contact the membership chairperson for that squadron. If you are interested
in joining the San Juan Power Squadron, you may contact P/C Juan E. Rivera, SJPS Membership Chairman, to proceed with your registration, by calling 787-763-5754.
 
The USPS course is also available for home study, as an online/CD or as a video.
If you want to obtain the Americas Boating Course online/CD course
or the Boating Course Video and Plotting Kit call 1-888-FOR-USPS or (919) 821-0281.
 
If you have taken a home study (online or video) version of the USPS course but
have not taken the examination, arrangements can be made with a local squadron
to take the examination.
 
Acceptable alternatives to our Public Boating Courses:
State Courses:
-Arizona
-Connecticut, proctored exam.
-Delaware - Boating Basics, (Proctored Exam Course Only)
-Louisiana - Boat Louisiana (©2002)
-Illinois
-Massachusetts Boating Basics Course (©2000)
-New Hampshire - Boating Basics Course
-New York - New York Safe Boating Course
-North Carolina - Boater Education Course (2000), proctored exam.
-Ohio (Proctored Exam Course Only)
-Pennsylvania (Proctored Exam Course Only)
-South Carolina (Proctored Exam Course Only)
-Texas - Boat Texas (©2002)
-Virginia (Proctored Exam Course Only)
-Wisconsin
 
Academy, Graduates of:
-Naval Academy
-U. S. Coast Guard Academy
-Merchant Marine Academy, Deck Officer License.
 
Other Courses:
-Holders of U. S. Coast Guard 6 Pak Licenses and above.
-CPS - Boating Course
-USCGAux - Boating Skills & Seamanship or Sailing & Seamanship Courses
-American Sailing Assn. - (ASA) Basic Keelboat Sailing Course (Proctored Exam Course only)
-US Sailing - Basic Keelboat Certification Course
-US Sailing - Keelboat Instructor Course
-US Sailing - Small Boat Instructor Course
 
 
 
 
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